My StatTracker and Yahoo live updates report that Jorge Sosa pitched 1 inning in tonight's 4-1 win over the Yankees, presumably earning a save. However, Yahoo's box scores list Horacio Ramirez as the only pitcher appearing in the contest for the Braves.

Anyone else have this problem and know the real scoop?

"When you don't feel good and you still get hits, that's when you know you are a bad man." -Manuel A. Ramirez

johnsamo wrote:You have to throw your first pitch with a lead of no more than 3 to get a save.

I understand the terms surrounding a save situation. As I said, however, StatTracker is attributing the earned run to Ramirez. This would mean that Sosa entered the ninth with a 4-1 lead, thus a save opportunity. I realize this is all erroneously reported by Yahoo, but it IS what is showing up on my screen, FWIW.

"When you don't feel good and you still get hits, that's when you know you are a bad man." -Manuel A. Ramirez

[quote="johnsamo"]You have to throw your first pitch with a lead of no more than 3 to get a save.[/quote]

Actually, i think you could have a lead of four (or perhaps more?) if there are enough men on base. ... yup .. here's the word from espn FAQ's:

Save rule
10.20 Credit a pitcher with a save when he meets all three of the following conditions:

(1) He is the finishing pitcher in a game won by his club; and

(2) He is not the winning pitcher; and

(3) He qualifies under one of the following conditions:

(a) He enters the game with a lead of no more than three runs and pitches for at least one inning; or

(b) He enters the game, regardless of the count, with the potential tying run either on base, or at bat, or on deck (that is, the potential tying run is either already on base or is one of the first two batsmen he faces); or

A pitcher could enter a game with a 150-run lead and still get a save, as long as, per Rule 10.20 (3) (c), he pitches effectively for three innings or more. The decision on whether or not he pitched effectively rests with the official scorer.